Title: Interpret pesticide labels.
Course: Applied Agricultural Concepts (18002-II) > Section: Managing Agricultural Pests

Interpretation should include

- understanding of signal words
- identifying active vs. inert ingredients
- identifying personal protective equipment required
- understanding the application method and rate
- identifying the chemical name vs. trade name
- understanding that the label is a legal document
- stating the first aid procedure for accidental exposure
- describing the formulation of the pesticide.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What can happen to a person spraying pesticide without wearing the required PPE as stated on the product label?
- What are the three most common pesticide signal words?